TM Forensics Ltd is an independent company specialising in the examination of evidence from tachograph recordings, reconstructing vehicle movements for the purpose of 'route tracing' and collision investigation. We can identify and fully investigate all queries surrounding questioned journeys, importation offences and collisions where tachographs have been involved.Using historically established and validated techniques, we are able to offer the following services:• Analysis of both analogue (chart) and digital data • Step-by-step trace of the route taken by a vehicle or vehicles• Identification of location and times of stops made• Comparison with the driver's account and documentation• Collision investigation, location and speeds to the time of impact• Presentation of findings as a short report or detailed Witness Statement• Preparation of material for court demonstrations• Presentation of critical findings in court as required• Contention of previous findings and reports from third parties• General advice on tachograph recordings and submissions of evidenceWe use calibrated specialist tachograph microscopes and can provide peer reviewed work, assuring customers of the reliability of our findings.

• Working alongside HMRC, NCA (UKBPC and exSOCA) and police forces to aid criminal investigations involving heavy goods vehicles. • Analysis of the recordings made by tachograph installations (digital and analogue) for the purpose of route tracing. • Reported many complex tachograph cases; assimilating information provided, planning examinations, interpreting and reviewing results, identifying key points with regards to the case. • High standard of evidential and investigative statements/reports written, appropriate annotated maps and images produced.• Attended court as an Expert Witness.• Continuous, professional contact kept with the customer throughout casework examinations.• Achieved City and Guilds Level 2 and 3 qualifications in driver’s hours, recording equipment systems and calibration.

• Questioned Document examinations including ESDA, oblique light techniques, ribbon analysis, document reconstruction, printing examination, obliterated writings/alterations and DNA sampling. • Raising awareness of forensic practices via demonstrations and technical advice• Casework management: case delegation, liasing with other departments and sites for joint examinations • Managed the UK Malicious Communications Database and paper collection, enabling nationwide searches and continuity of investigation.

• Processing crime stain DNA via STR profiling within a large team. • Laboratory and analytical sides of the process.• Technologies included various DNA extraction techniques, quantification via Dot Blot, PCR, Acrylamide Gel Electrophoresis, analysis using Genescan and Genotyper.

• Supported a healthcare department by managing patient correspondence, scheduling patient consultations and organising the acquisition of medical and office supplies.

• Member of a small research team both in laboratory and field environments. • Working towards the successful use of parasitic nematode worms as a method of controlling a species of pine weevil.